Best Food to Counter Stress-Induced Immune Suppression
How might we improve immune function in children and adults under physical or psychological stress?
All Videos for Athletes
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Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Beverage
Dr. Greger blends up a vegetable smoothie inspired by a recipe in his How Not to Die Cookbook.
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Natural Treatment for Acne & Fungal Infections
Green tea may help with athlete’s foot, dental plaque, acne, impetigo, and bladder infections, but if it’s so good at killing bacteria, what may it do to our gut flora?
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What Causes Insulin Resistance?
Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are caused by a drop in insulin sensitivity blamed on “intramyocellular lipid,” the buildup of fat inside our muscle cells.
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Finger on the Pulse of Longevity
To maximize our lifespan, the target resting heart rate may be one beat a second or less.
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Fennel Seeds to Improve Athletic Performance
What are the pros and cons of fennel fruits as a cheap, easy-to-find, light-weight, nonperishable source of nitrates?
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Preserving Athlete Immunity with Chlorella
The green algae, chlorella, may help attenuate the drop in immune function antibodies associated with over-strenuous exercise.
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“Veg-Table” Dietary Nitrate Scoring Method
What is the optimal timing and dose of nitrate-containing vegetables, such as beets and spinach, for improving athletic performance?
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Whole Beets vs. Juice for Improving Athletic Performance
What is the latest science on the performance-enhancing qualities of nitrate-rich vegetables?
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Music as Medicine
Music can beat out anti-anxiety drugs, Mozart can reduce allergic reactions, and how listening to your favorite tunes can significantly affect your testosterone levels.
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Nutritional Yeast to Prevent the Common Cold
Beta glucan fiber in nutritional yeast may improve immune function, but there is a concern about lead contamination in some brands.
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What Causes Insulin Resistance? (Older Version)
Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are caused by a drop in insulin sensitivity blamed on “intramyocellular lipid,” the buildup of fat inside our muscle cells.
